Professional Development
Opportunities for Graduate Students
Ohio University offers many professional development opportunities.
Click on the following tabs to explore all options.
For questions, contact the Graduate College by emailing graduate@ohio.edu.
Entire 2021 - 2022 Professional Development Calendar (PDF) OR workshops listed by categories below
Ohio University Orientations
- The Online GSO module is REQUIRED for all incoming graduate students and is coordinated by the Graduate College in collaboration with their many partners.
- In-person Graduate Student Orientation (GSO) is coordinated by the Graduate College, is held once a year, and is recommended for all incoming Athens-based graduate students.
- International Student Orientation occurs before each term for incoming international students and is coordinated by International Faculty and Student Services (ISFS).
- Teaching Assistant (TA) Orientation is recommended for all new Teaching Assistants, is coordinated by the Graduate College, and occurs annually before fall term begins.
- Program/Department/College Orientation - Please consult with your program/department/college about upcoming orientation activities.
Preparing for a Career in Academia
The Graduate College offers workshops for those graduate students who intend to apply for positions in higher education, particularly faculty positions. Workshops for fall and spring terms are listed below.
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Preparing for a Career in Academia - Fall Workshops
Basics of Backward Design with Instructional Designer Jody Monk
This workshop explores the backward design process, a process many instructions use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. Backward design begins with the outcome(s) of a unit or course - what students are expected to learn and be able to do - then proceeds "backward" to create lessons that achieve those desired outcomes.
Thursday, September 23, 2021
4 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Developing a Philosophy Statement
This workshop will introduce the teaching philosophy statement (TPS) and its importance for graduate students who teach and/or are planning careers in academia after graduation. The discussion will focus on the various uses of a TPS and strategies for composing one.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
6 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Challenging Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom with Dr. Geneva Murray
This workshop covers what microaggressions are, and various techniques to interrupt/respond to them, but also spends time talking about building an inclusive environment in the classroom before anything happens so that it is easier to intervene.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
4 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Creating/Assembling your Teaching Portfolio
This workshop is an introduction to teaching portfolios including a description of the materials that comprise a portfolio and the steps taken to create an effective and professional teaching portfolio.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
6 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
This salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics.
Registration is free but required.
Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
4 PM
Location TBD
Registration instructions coming soon!
Preparing for a Career in Academia - Spring Workshops
Basics of Backward Design with Instructional Designer Jody Monk
This workshop explores the backward design process, a process many instructions use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. Backward design begins with the outcome(s) of a unit or course - what students are expected to learn and be able to do - then proceeds "backward" to create lessons that achieve those desired outcomes.
Thursday, February 10, 2022
4 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Developing a Philosophy Statement
This workshop will introduce the teaching philosophy statement (TPS) and its importance for graduate students who teach and/or are planning careers in academia after graduation. The discussion will focus on the various uses of a TPS and strategies for composing one.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
6 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Challenging Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom with Dr. Geneva Murray
This workshop covers what microaggressions are, and various techniques to interrupt/respond to them, but also spends time talking about building an inclusive environment in the classroom before anything happens so that it is easier to intervene.
Thursday, March 17, 2022
4 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
Creating/Assembling your Teaching Portfolio
This workshop is an introduction to teaching portfolios including a description of the materials that comprise a portfolio and the steps taken to create an effective and professional teaching portfolio.
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6 PM
Location TBD
Register by emailing millerb3@ohio.edu.
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop
This salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics.
Registration is free but required.
Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
4 PM
Location TBD
Registration instructions coming soon!
Workshops & Resources to assist Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Teaching Assistants (TAs) have many responsibilities. Explore the following workshops and resources that may assist you with this important role at OHIO University.
Fall Workshops
Topic |
Date/Time Location |
Grading and AssessmentThis session is designed to introduce and discuss various techniques for addressing students' comprehension and resultant work. Various techniques will be explored. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, September 9, 2021 6:00 PM |
Student Engagement/Active LearningLearn how people learn. This workshop will help graduate students better understand how their students learn and offer strategies for improving the classroom experience. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, September 16, 2021 6:00 PM
|
Basics of Backward Design with Instructional Designer Jody MonkThis workshop explores the backward design process, a process many instructions use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. Backward design begins with the outcome(s) of a unit or course - what students are expected to learn and be able to do - then proceeds "backward" to create lessons that achieve those desired outcomes. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, September 23, 2021 4 PM Location - TBD |
Challenging Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom with Dr. Geneva MurrayThis workshop covers what microaggressions are, and various techniques to interrupt/respond to them, but also spends time talking about building an inclusive environment in the classroom before anything happens so that it is easier to intervene. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, October 21, 2021 4 PM Location - TBD |
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation WorkshopThis salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics. Registration is free but required. Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC. Registration instructions coming soon! |
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 4 PM Location - TBD |
Spring Workshops
Topic |
Date/Time Location |
Grading and AssessmentThis session is designed to introduce and discuss various techniques for addressing students' comprehension and resultant work. Various techniques will be explored. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, 6:00 PM |
Student Engagement/Active LearningLearn how people learn. This workshop will help graduate students better understand how their students learn and offer strategies for improving the classroom experience. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, February 3, 2022 6:00 PM
|
Basics of Backward Design with Instructional Designer Jody MonkThis workshop explores the backward design process, a process many instructions use to design learning experiences and instructional techniques to achieve specific learning goals. Backward design begins with the outcome(s) of a unit or course - what students are expected to learn and be able to do - then proceeds "backward" to create lessons that achieve those desired outcomes. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, February 10, 2022 4 PM Location - TBD |
Challenging Bias and Microaggressions in the Classroom with Dr. Geneva MurrayThis workshop covers what microaggressions are, and various techniques to interrupt/respond to them, but also spends time talking about building an inclusive environment in the classroom before anything happens so that it is easier to intervene. To register, email millerb3@ohio.edu. |
Thursday, March 17, 2022 4 PM Location - TBD |
American Association of University Women's (AAUW) Start Smart Salary Negotiation WorkshopThis salary negotiation workshop presents the wage gap, with a discussion of the gender wage gap and how to combat it by improving one's salary negotiation skills. Salary negotiation is analyzed through budgeting, salary benchmarking, and negotiation tips and tactics. Registration is free but required. Sponsored by Women's Center, the Graduate College, and the CLDC. Registration instructions coming soon! |
Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4 PM Location - TBD |
Anytime Workshops
Topic |
Date/Time Location |
How Learning WorksBefore discussing effective methodologies in teaching, it is important to consider how we learn. Here we present two self-paced workshops:
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Self-paced Available on the following Center for Teaching and Learning web page (near bottom of the page) |
General Teaching Assistant Resources
Are you a Teaching Assistant? Here are additional resources to assist you in this role.
| Assisting Disruptive or Distressed Students (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Graduate Appointments, Employment, and Benefits |
| Assisting Students Challenged by Basic Needs (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Professional Development Resources for TAs |
| Assisting Students Who Report Sexual Misconduct (Download Guide as a PDF) |
Syllabus Recommendations |
| Assisting Students Who Report Suicidality (Download Guide as a PDF) |
TA Handbook (2019 PDF) |
Resources for Teaching Online
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How to Be a Better Online Teacher ADVICE GUIDE published in the Chronicle’s Higher of Education by Flower Darby
Workshops and discussions for those completing a thesis or dissertation
Many graduate students are required to complete a thesis or dissertation. The following workshops and discussions are intended to assist you with the process and challenges you may encounter along the way. Explore the many options offered.
Thesis and Dissertation Services (TAD)
Fall Workshops
Thesis and Dissertation Services offers the following workshops to assist students in preparing and filing theses and dissertations.
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
| Completing the TAD Process |
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3:30 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
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Graduation |
|
3:30 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
|
Microsoft Word |
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3 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
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Tables/Figures |
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3:30– 4:30 PM via Teams |
To register, email tad@ohio.edu.
For more information, see the Thesis and Dissertation Services Workshops web page.
Thesis and Dissertation Services (TAD)
Spring Workshops
Thesis and Dissertation Services offers the following workshops to assist students in preparing and filing theses and dissertations.
|
Topic |
Date |
Time |
| Completing the TAD Process |
|
3:30 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
|
Graduation |
|
3:30 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
|
Microsoft Word |
|
3 – 4:30 pm via Teams |
|
Tables/Figures |
|
3:30– 4:30 PM via Teams |
To register, email tad@ohio.edu.
For more information, see the Thesis and Dissertation Services Workshops web page.
Fall Lunch and Learn Sessions
Getting and Staying Motivated
with Dr. Becky Bushey-Miller
Description – Strategies to stay motivated when working on your thesis/dissertation. Join other graduate students in a discussion about how to maintain your motivation during research.
Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Completing your Thesis/Dissertation
with Dr. Cynthia Tindongan
Description – Challenges/Pitfalls facing graduate students in the thesis/dissertation completion process. Join other graduate students in a discussion centered around the challenges to completing your thesis or dissertation research.
Date: November 19, 2021
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Spring Lunch and Learn Sessions
Getting and Staying Motivated
with Dr. Becky Bushey-Miller
Description – Strategies to stay motivated when working on your thesis/dissertation. Join other graduate students in a discussion about how to maintain your motivation during research.
Date: Friday, March 4, 2022
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Completing your Thesis/Dissertation
with Dr. Cynthia Tindongan
Description – Challenges/Pitfalls facing graduate students in the thesis/dissertation completion process. Join other graduate students in a discussion centered around the challenges to completing your thesis or dissertation research.
Date: April 1, 2022
Time: Noon
Location: TBD
Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students
(Online Training)
This online training is offered through a partnership between the Graduate College and the Campus Involvement Center. Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students includes Title IX and Clery Act training which equips graduate students with the tools needed to navigate new and complex relationships including how to identify and respond to harassment from a faculty member or advisor, other workplace-based harassment, how to respectfully engage with undergraduate students, and how to respond to student disclosures.
Target Audience: All graduate and professional students
Structure: This training is offered in a two-part format. Part one takes approximately 45 minutes. Part two includes a survey and requires 5-10 minutes (ideally after a 30-day intersession).
Requirements for training completion: You will need a computer with access to the internet and audio capabilities. You will use your entire OHIO ID (e.g., ab000000@ohio.edu). and password to create your account.
Access the online training